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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 372.01 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 372.01 and 65.40 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 372.01 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/372.01 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 372.01 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 24,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329.45/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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